AdvertisementA tribal ceremony which sees young women whipped to show the sacrifices they make for men is seen in brutal pictures. The buttered-up women are whipped as part of a Rite of Passage ceremony for boys, when female family members declare their love for the young man at the heart of the celebration. The ceremony tends to unite the familyTo reach manhood, Hamar boys must undergo two rituals: circumcision and a leap over the bulls. This determines whether the young Hamar male is ready to make the social jump from youth to adulthood. After a successful bull-jump - always naked - the Hamar boy, now a Maz - a mature member of the society - may get married.

Source: Ethiopian News October 07, 2019 11:49 UTC